Men smuggled $5M worth of reptiles over 7 years, prosecutors say
Over a seven-year period, the smugglers reportedly shipped over 8,700 animals to Asia and sold them for a collective $5.13 million.
Former Mexico zoo director killed, cooked 4 goats for Christmas party
Investigators said the former director of a zoo in southern Mexico killed and cooked four of the zoo's pygmy goats and served them up at a Christmas-season party.
Missing dog reunited with family 8 years later: ‘I think he really remembers us’
Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.
12 squirrel monkeys were stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say
According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.
Cow rescued after falling through 7-inch-thick ice in Colorado
Mountain View Fire Rescue said it was an unusual call for help and it took a team effort to pull the animal to safety.
Dallas Zoo: Timeline of suspicious events that police are investigating
A string of bizarre and possibly criminal incidents at the Dallas Zoo are making international headlines, with each one more puzzling than the last.
Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
NYC pigeon dyed pink sparks speculation of 'sickening' gender reveal: 'What is wrong with people?'
The Wild Bird Fund speculated that the bird was dyed for a gender reveal party.
Missing Dallas Zoo monkeys found in abandoned Lancaster home
The two emperor tamarin monkeys that went missing from the Dallas Zoo have been found.
Pennsylvania school district's police K-9 included in yearbook photos
A school district in Pennsylvania made sure everyone was included in the yearbook — and that even included their K-9.
Dog recovering after cemented to Florida sidewalk for days: 'He was left to die'
The shelter said Trooper was diagnosed with 22 medical conditions in one day.
Over 500 sea turtles rescued by Boston aquarium as cold-stunning season comes to a close
More than 60 turtles are still too weak to survive on their own after being rescued from the frigid waters of Cape Cod Bay.
Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
Missouri farmer traps 'crazy-looking cat' that turns out to be wild African serval
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
Bystander dives into chilly river to rescue small dog swept up by 'turbulent' current
The miniature poodle mix and its owner were happily reunited after the story of the animal’s rescue made the local news.
Belly of the beast: Zookeepers reach into crocodiles’ stomachs to find missing bottle
Dramatic photos show workers using an endoscope to look closer at their stomachs after radiographs revealed unidentified objects in both crocs.
Abandoned dog found with handwritten note reunites with owner
An animal shelter says a dog that was once abandoned by a homeless family has reunited with them.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
Video: Cat trapped on Ohio interstate rescued by state trooper, good Samaritan
According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, the lucky cat was taken to the Toledo Humane Society and named “Trooper.”
Video: Michigan volunteers remove Halloween bucket stuck on deer's head for '2 weeks'
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.